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ARC Review: Dark Earth by Rebecca Stott

Published on July 18, 2022November 30, 2022 by Celeste3 Comments

Today I’m sharing my ARC review for DARK EARTH by Rebecca Stott. This historical fiction with fantasy elements occurs during the Early Middle Ages after the fall of Rome. It’s perfect for those who enjoy character-driven stories with strong elements of sisterhood.

Author: Rebecca Stott
Series: None
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: Random House
Publish Date: July 19, 2022
Print Length: 336

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Book Review: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

Published on July 5, 2022December 1, 2022 by Celeste6 Comments

I finally read THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS by Ali Hazelwood and ended up enjoying it more than expected. Since there are already a lot of reviews out there, instead I focus more on commentary.

Author: Ali Hazelwood
Series: None
Age Category: New Adult
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publish Date: September 14, 2021
Print Length: 400

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Book Review: Out Front the Following Sea by Leah Angstman

Published on June 20, 2022October 15, 2024 by Celeste1 Comment

Today’s review is about OUT FRONT THE FOLLOWING SEA by Leah Angstman. Set in 17th century New England, this standalone historical fiction follows a woman, Ruth, accused of witchcraft. She flees the town with a man known to her for years. But his French ancestry puts him at odds with a violent English commander in their new town. Ruth must figure out how to navigate the tension to keep him from going to the gallows.

Author: Leah Angstman
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Regal House Publishing
Publish Date: January 11, 2022
Print Length: 334

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Book Review: Gild by Raven Kennedy

Published on June 13, 2022October 6, 2024 by Celeste11 Comments

Today’s review is about GILD by Raven Kennedy. It’s the first book in The Plated Prisoner series, which is retelling of the myth of King Midas.

Author: Raven Kennedy
Series: The Plated Prisoner #1
Age Category: New Adult
Publisher: Independently Published/Amazon
Publish Date: October 6, 2020
Print Length: 402

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Book Review: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

Published on June 6, 2022November 19, 2023 by Celeste12 Comments

Today’s review is about THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH THE SEA by Axie Oh. Inspired by the Korean folktale THE TALE OF SHIM CHEONG, this YA fantasy follows Mina as she seeks to break a curse on the Sea God.

Author: Axie Oh
Series: None
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Publish Date: February 22, 2022
Print Length: 336

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